Overview
Huntingdon Valley is a metropolitan area in Montgomery County. It is a suburb of Philadelphia along Huntingdon Pike (Pennsylvania Route 232) with about 22,000 residents.
3 sights · 4 things to do · 9 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Huntingdon Valley
Lady Washington Inn
A historic inn and tavern building. The first lady, Martha Washington, is believed to have stayed here while George Washington was at Valley Forge. It was built in three sections in 1761, about 1788–1785, and about 1850–…
Glencairn Museum
The history of world religions comes to life through this museum's extensive collection of art and artifacts from different cultures and time period
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
On a hill overlooking the picturesque Pennypack Creek Valley in the borough of Bryn Athyn. Since its dedication in 1919, it has been the central place of worship for the Bryn Athyn Church and a gathering place for member…
Lorimer State Park
A haven for wildlife, this 230-acre park features activities including hiking, picnicking, bird and animal watching. Sledding and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Philmont Country Club
North and South course, 18 holes.
Riding holidays
Horseback riding.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Nov. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jan and Feb.
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 17 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
SEPTA - Northeast provides easy regional rail access Huntingdon Valley with many train stations throughout the area. By bus there are buses from the city of Philadelphia travel in and around the Huntingdon Valley area as well, if you have your own wheels you can reach Huntingdon Valley by car by route 611 or the Pennsylvania turnpike exiting at Willow Grove/Abington.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lady Washington Inn, Bryn Athyn Cathedral
- Lunch New Wild Ginger
- Afternoon Philmont Country Club, Beat Street
- Dinner Illiano's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
- Evening Calloways Restaurant and Bar
Day 2
- Morning Glencairn Museum, Lorimer State Park
- Lunch All Ways Café
- Afternoon Riding holidays
- Dinner Ben & Irvs Restaurant & Deli
- Evening Tin Pan Alley Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Understand
Early settlements and mills were built in the region along the Pennypack Creek. The Fetter's Mill Village Historic District is in the valley through which the Pennypack Creek flows. The area surrounding the original village was very rural up until the latter half of the 20th century.
Get in
SEPTA - Northeast provides easy regional rail access Huntingdon Valley with many train stations throughout the area. By bus there are buses from the city of Philadelphia travel in and around the Huntingdon Valley area as well, if you have your own wheels you can reach Huntingdon Valley by car by route 611 or the Pennsylvania turnpike exiting at Willow Grove/Abington.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport Just an hour drive from Huntingdon Valley. SEPTA as well has a regional rail reaching the Philadelphia International Airport.
See
See Lady Washington Inn
A historic inn and tavern building. The first lady, Martha Washington, is believed to have stayed here while George Washington was at Valley Forge. It was built in three sections in 1761, about 1788–1785, and about 1850–1875. It is a 2½-story, stuccoed stone and frame building with a gable roof and frame rear addition. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Do
Buy
Shop Justa Farm Shopping Center
Shop The Marketplace at Huntingdon Valley
More than 40 popular retail stores and eateries, include Weis Markets (grocery store owned by the Weis family), LA Fitness gym, cell phone stores, health and beauty services, the Penn CInema movie theater, Toll's Jewelers, Jay Ann lingerie shop, Soccer Post sports goods, a thrift store and a used children's clothing shop, and several restaurants, including a donut shop and Rita's Italian ice cream shop.
Eat
Budget
Eat New Wild Ginger
Chinese, Thai, Japanese, vegetarian menus
Eat Illiano's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Italian cuisine, pizza, salads. Average entree: $7.99
Mid-range
Eat All Ways Café
Health-oriented food, great choice for vegetarians!
Eat Ben & Irvs Restaurant & Deli
Eat Bertuccis
Brick oven pizzeria.
Eat Calloways:
Sports bar and restaurant, party room available.
Eat Ricardos Restaurant
Cuisine: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and brick oven pizza.
- Stefanos Ristorante Italiano +1 215 914-1224, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
Splurge
Drink
Drink Calloways Restaurant and Bar
Drink Tin Pan Alley Tavern (formerly Bethayres Tavern)
The tavern is a Victorian home built around 1890. A few years later it became Hornung's Bar and Restaurant. In 1937 it was named Bethayres Tavern.
Drink Moss Mill Brewing Company
8600 square feet of outdoor beer garden space in a quiet warehouse district. They create their beer and food from scratch and source their cider, wine, and spirits from within a 20mi radius. Events that involve the entire community are regularly hosted, like car shows, vendor markets, workshops, and charity bingo. There is a selection of family friendly games to keep everyone entertained.
Sleep
Huntingdon Valley is primarily residential, however there are many hotels in the vicinity.
Stay Korman Residential Meadowbrook
Minimum stay 30 days. Outdoor pool, lighted tennis court, universal weight equipment, golf course, furnished and unfurnished apartments available. Washer/dryer. Fireplace available. Small pets welcome. Monthly rates available. Easy access to I-95, PA Tpk and New Jersey.
- Breen's Huntington Inn 704 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA (3.1 miles away), +1 215-663-8226
- Ramada-Philadelphia Northeast 11580 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA (3.45 miles away), +1 215-464-9500
- Four Points-Philadelphia NE 9461 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA (3.47 miles away), +1 215-671-9600
- Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Willow Grove 1500 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA (4 miles away), +1 215-659-3535
- SpringHill Suites 2480 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA (4.43 miles away), +1 215-657-7800
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia-Bucks County 4700 Street Rd, Feasterville Trevose, PA (4.45 miles away), +1 877-410-6681
- Courtyard-Willow Grove - 2350 Easton Rd # 611, Willow Grove, PA (4.47 miles away), +1 215-830-0550
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